Throughout the long history of the NBA, there have been many players who have played until they are 40 years old, but those who can maintain a high level of competitive form and still serve as core players are rare. Players like Carter and Nowitzki at this age have already moved to the second line, playing the role of mentor to young players. However, among these veterans, the most outstanding performer is undoubtedly "Forty-Year-Old Man" James.
This season so far, the 40-year-old James has averaged a comprehensive set of data with 23.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game, with a shooting percentage as high as 50.2% and a three-point percentage of 38.2%. At the same time, James has recorded 8 triple-doubles this season, second only to Jokic's 13. It must be admitted that even in his 22nd season, James is still one of the best players in the league. Although his athletic ability cannot match his younger days, he can still influence the game with his experience and skills. Such an all-round performance is something even Jordan at the same age could not achieve.
In the recent Lakers' home victory over the Trail Blazers, James once again proved that his "fuel tank" still has plenty of reserves. In this game, James made 15 of 25 shots, including 7 of 10 from three-point range, scoring a luxurious 38 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists, leading the team to victory in the absence of Davis. After this game, James broke several records, let's take a look together.
After scoring 30 points in this game, James' career 30+ scoring games reached 562, tying Jordan for first place in history. It is believed that it will not be long before this record is solely owned by James.
In this game, James scored 38 points and hit 7 three-pointers, making him the first player in NBA history over the age of 40 to score 35+ points while hitting 5+ three-pointers.
After this game, James' career scoring games of 10+, 20+, and 30+ all ranked first in history.
In fact, with the increase in age, James may inadvertently break several historical records in a single game. Of course, this also makes people marvel at his competitive state that remains unchanged for decades.